1.   A stroke separated Woods and May when the afternoon began.

2.   A thunderous explosion demolished a popular steakhouse and bar Monday afternoon as workers began preparing for the dinnertime rush.

3.   The afternoon began badly for hunch bettors in the small Brazilian contingent at Santa Anita on Sunday.

4.   The afternoon began with Manager Dallas Green calling a pre-game meeting with his players to discuss their lackluster performances over the last week.

5.   The comfortable winter afternoon was beginning to turn into a chilly evening, and the forecast included the possibility of snow.

6.   The Eagles concentrated on shutting down the rushing lanes on Brown in the second half, and the afternoon began to wear on him.

7.   When the afternoon began, David Duval faced a challenge that was almost impossible.

8.   The afternoon began as a party for the defending world champions.